According to the exchange’s statement, transaction fees for all digital assets listed on the platform have been reduced to nearly zero.
Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, notable developments have occurred on both diplomatic and military fronts. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Pakistan’s efforts to persuade the U.S. to lift the naval blockade and release the seized Iranian vessel and its crew have so far failed.
They highlighted Bitcoin’s stability even during sharp fluctuations in equity markets. Wintermute also focused on whether Bitcoin can reclaim its “store of value” narrative.
The crypto market in the United States continues to face uncertainty, as one of the key bills on digital asset market structure is once again delayed. Senator Thom Tillis, who is involved in drafting the initiative within the Senate Banking Committee, said that no hearings on amendments or voting should be expected in April.
As diplomatic negotiations continue over a possible resolution of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, new noteworthy statements have emerged from Tehran.
During the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, an important development occurred regarding the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports from the U.S. media, the Iranian government announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain “fully open” to all commercial vessels for the duration of the ceasefire. This move is seen as a significant signal regarding the security of global energy and trade flows.
Analysts at JPMorgan Chase stated that negotiations around the CLARITY Act in the United States are approaching a decisive stage. According to the bank, Washington has managed to narrow down the list of contentious issues to a minimum, which could pave the way for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto market. This was reported by CoinDesk.
The United States has entered a period where the intersection of financial markets and political decisions creates conditions in which access to non-public information can generate multi-million-dollar profits within minutes. The events of March 23 became a clear illustration: 15 minutes before a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding negotiations with Iran, an unknown market participant placed futures positions worth approximately $500 million, betting on falling oil prices and rising stock markets.
On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposal by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to revise intraday trading rules in the stock market. In particular, regulators removed the $25,000 minimum capital requirement for so-called pattern day traders.
Former crypto coordinator David Sacks and the head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Michael Selig on Wednesday, April 9, urged the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Their statements came four days before the Senate’s return from Easter recess on April 13. Consideration of the bill in the Senate Banking Committee is expected later this month.
Bitcoin failed to hold its momentum. After a brief rise to $72,700, the price quickly fell back below $71,000 as optimism around the ceasefire faded. The market reacted instantly. Geopolitics has once again become the main driver.
The Federal Reserve has published the minutes of its March meeting, showing that even amid military risks in the Middle East, many FOMC participants still consider a rate cut in 2026 likely if the conflict impacts economic growth and the labor market more than inflation.
According to Financial Times, Iran is considering accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. stocks posted moderate gains on Monday as investors monitored ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East and awaited the deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
On Easter Sunday, Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social filled with strong language, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes by Tuesday. This triggered volatility across commodity and equity markets ahead of the trading week starting April 6. While stock futures declined and oil prices surged on geopolitical concerns, the cryptocurrency market moved in the opposite direction.
The U.S. Treasury Department has begun implementing the GENIUS Act. The regulator issued its first notice and urged market participants to provide feedback within 60 days.
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